Object
Local Plan Review: Preferred Approach 2016-2035
Representation ID: 33
Received: 22/12/2018
Respondent: Mr Ben Kirk
Paragraph 5.22 states that 'Furthermore, the A27 and many local roads are often significantly over capacity.'
There is no evidence that the A27 as a road is over capacity. Within previous reviews by HE, Atkins and others no conclusion was ever drawn that the road was over capacity. The reports all concluded that the junctions were over capacity but the road itself has adequate capacity.
The recent Peter Brett report again makes reference to junction capacity but NOT to road capacity.
This is a clear difference and the wording of para 5.22 is misleading.
Paragraph 5.22 states that 'Furthermore, the A27 and many local roads are often significantly over capacity.'
There is no evidence that the A27 as a road is over capacity. Within previous reviews by HE, Atkins and others no conclusion was ever drawn that the road was over capacity. The reports all concluded that the junctions were over capacity but the road itself has adequate capacity.
The recent Peter Brett report again makes reference to junction capacity but NOT to road capacity.
This is a clear difference and the wording of para 5.22 is misleading.